D. Figueiredo in a press conference after the UFC 270 (Photo: Reproduction/Youtube)
The interim flyweight belt dispute (up to 56,7kg) between Brandon Moreno e Kai Kara France No. UFC 277, there will be a 'luxury spectator' in the audience. In a post made on his Instagram, the linear champion Deiveson Figueiredo said he will watch the duel at the American Airlines Arena, in Dallas, Texas (USA) and said he is eager to know who his opponent will be in the title unification clash. The show will be held next Saturday (30).
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“I will be in Dallas, Texas this week. Looking forward to seeing my fans and friends. Who will be my new opponent?” wrote Deiveson.
The marriage of the duel for the interim title between Moreno and Kara-France caused some controversies and changes in the career of Deiveson Figueiredo. The lineal champion of the 56,7kg division publicly criticized the UFC and called the clash a 'plastic belt dispute' and, irritated, he broke off relations with his then manager, former fighter Wallid Ismail, and both argued in the press.
Current champion of the under-56,7kg division, Deiveson comes from three consecutive duels against Brandon Moreno for the belt, with a draw, a victory and a defeat. The Brazilian continues to recover from an injury suffered in both hands and awaits the winner of the co-main fight for UFC 277. The Brazilian athlete has a record of 21 wins, two setbacks and one draw as a professional.
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